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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.48, 12,384.28 and 6,061.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.48, 12,384.28 and 6,061.90 is: 9,084.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.48 : 12,384.28 = 6,061.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.48/12,384.28 = 6,061.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.48x = 12,384.28 × 6,061.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.48x = 75,072,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,072,266.93/8,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.82

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